Police make urgent appeal as pregnant mum killed and 'two children in coma' after M66 crash

Detectives are appealing for information after a pregnant woman died following a crash on the M66. Frankie Hough, 38, had been travelling southbound on the motorway, near Bury, at the time of the crash at around 3.10pm on Saturday (May 13).

She was with her two young children, nine-year-old Tommy and two-year-old Rocky, and her four-year-old nephew Tobias at the time of the collision. Frankie, who was pregnant, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries but died in hospital as a result of her injuries today (Monday).

Two of the children were taken to hospital with serious injuries, and one with minor injuries. A 22-year-old man, who was arrested at the scene, has since appeared at Manchester Magistrates Court.

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Adil Iqbal, of Hope Street, Accrington, has been charged with one count of causing death by dangerous driving and two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He appeared in the dock wearing a grey tracksuit and spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address.

Prosecutor Robin Lynch told the court: "The driver is now deceased. There were three young children in the vehicle, two of those young children are in an induced coma."

Mr Iqbal was remanded into custody and a preliminary hearing at Minshull Street Crown Court is expected to take place on June 19. In an update issued this evening, GMP confirmed it is continuing to investigate the collision.

Any witnesses, or anyone with dashcam footage or information, is being urged to come forward. A spokesperson for GMP added: "[Frankie's] family and loved ones are currently being supported by specialist officers and support services at this incredibly difficult